Spanish word

aconsejar

Pronunciation

IPA/akonseˈxaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbadvise

Example

El médico me aconsejó descansar.

The doctor advised me to rest.

Illustration for aconsejar (advise)

More examples

Mi profesora me aconseja que practique conversación todos los días.

My teacher advises me to practice speaking every day.

Core concept

Guidance from someone experienced on a decision or action.

Common phrases

  • aconsejar a alguien

    advise someone

  • aconsejar que + subjuntivo

    advise someone to

  • aconsejar sobre algo

    advise on something

Similar words

recomendar: Endorses or advocates a favored option as the suggested choice.
sugerir: Hints or puts forward an idea casually as one possible option.
proponer: Puts forward a concrete proposal or plan with practical details.
orientar: Offers orientation about direction or methods to proceed in a situation.

Definition in Spanish

Dar recomendaciones o sugerencias a alguien sobre qué hacer o cómo actuar, basándose en el juicio o la experiencia.

Word origin

From Latin consilium 'advice, council' via medieval Spanish, where a- attaches to consilium to produce a verb meaning 'to advise'.

Usage tips

  • Aconsejar emphasizes counsel or judgment, while recomendar tends to present a specific recommendation or option, so the two verbs differ subtly in tone.

Other meanings

  • recommendverb

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